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by B.B. Pelletier Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Got a lot of territory to cover today, because I learned a LOT about the Beeman dual-caliber RS1000H with this test. First, Vince advised me to adjust the trigger. I did and it works much better now. There are three adjustments, but two are tiny slotted … Read more
by B.B. Pelletier Part 1 Part 2 Someone asked if the Beeman dual-caliber RS1000H is a variation of the AR 1000 and I’m beginning to think that it is. It shoots remarkably like the Tech Force Contender 89 I tested, which is another AR 1000. Only this one comes with interchangeable barrels. Mounting the scope … Read more
by B.B. Pelletier This post is for Paul at Pyramyd AIR, who gets several calls a week asking about the usefulness of laser “sights” on an airgun. Today, I want to cover them and tell you what they can do, and what they cannot do. Lasers are not sights!First off – lasers ARE NOT SIGHTS! … Read more
by B.B. Pelletier Part 1 Clean the bore It’s back to Beeman’s dual-caliber RS2 SS1000H today. The first step before velocity or accuracy testing is barrel cleaning, if at all possible. I don’t clean those rifles whose designs make the barrels difficult to access, like the Gamo CF-X or the TX200 Mark III, but breakbarrels … Read more
by B.B. Pelletier An announcement before we begin. After speaking with the manager of the Firearms Division of the Michigan State Police, Pyramyd AIR has changed their policy regarding sales to addresses in Michigan. Unfortunately, she is the same person who gave out erroneous information 9 months ago! When they spoke to her this time, … Read more
by B.B. Pelletier Part 1Part 2Part 3Part 4 An announcement before we begin. Pyramyd now has the Beeman P1/HW45 pistol shoulder stock back on the shelves. It comes in a choice of four different woods – walnut, cherry, oak and birdseye maple – and I’m told that some types are in very short supply, so … Read more
by B.B. Pelletier What a package!Now, for something completely different, let’s look at Beeman’s dual-caliber RS2 SS1000-H air rifle. This rifle has many of the bells and whistles people want in a spring gun today. Not only does it come in the dual calibers of .177 and .22, it includes a scope and it comes … Read more
